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Rate and Study the Words Rate how well you know each word. Then:
1. Pronounce the word. Say it aloud several times. Spell it.
2. Study the example.
3. Tell more about the word.
4. Practice it. Make the word your own.
Key Words
blend (blend) verb page 377 When you blend things, you mix them together. In cooking, you blend the ingredients.Synonyms: mix, combine Antonym: separate | capital (kap-ut-ul) noun page 372 A capital is the city where a government is located. Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States. | conflict (kahn-flikt) noun page 376 A conflict is a problem or a disagreement. A conflict often leads to anger. | ||||||
conquer (kahn-kur) verb page 373 To conquer means to win control of people through force. Adolf Hitler tried to conquer all of Europe in World War II. Related Word: conqueror | culture (kul-chur) noun page 377 A culture is the way of life for a group of people. Dance is part of one’s culture. Related Word: cultural | defeat (di-fēt) noun page 377 A defeat is a loss. He felt responsible for his team’s defeat. Antonyms: win, victory | ||||||
empire (em-pī-ur) noun page 372 An empire is a large group of areas ruled by one person. The Romans had an empire that included lands from Europe to Africa. Related Word: emperor | ruler (rü-lur) noun page 373 A ruler is a person who runs a country. Elizabeth I is known by many as England’s greatest ruler. Related Words: rule, ruling | Practice the Words Make an Example Chart for each Key Word. Share your chart with a partner.
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